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FreeGreen and America's First Completely 'Green' Town Invite Public to Vote on Next Generation Eco-Homes FreeGreen, the world's leading provider of house plans today announced that from September 16th until September 30th, the public will have the chance to vote on the best design submitted to the Chain of Eco-Homes Project. Upgrade Your Home Heating/Cooling System with Evergreen™ IM Motor, Save Up To 25% on Energy Bills Like a compact-fluorescent replacement for a standard light bulb, the Evergreen™ IM motor gives homeowners a cost-effective option to make their homes more energy efficient. By replacing the motor in their home's heating/cooling system with an energy-efficient Evergreen IM motor, a homeowner can save up to 25% on home energy bills. When Choosing a Garage Door, New Jersey Company Aspen Garage Door Offers Tips for Picking the Right Door To make the decision-making process a little easier garage door NJ company, Aspen Garage Doors, offers this checklist to make sure that all the bases are covered before the purchase. Homepath Products: Wiring Limitations of Energy-Conserving Spray foam Insulation can be Overcome with use of in-wall Conduit System Energy-conserving spray foam (SPF) insulation no longer limits a homeowner's future wiring choices if it is installed with accessible, reusable in-wall conduits, according to a new article in Spray Foam Magazine. Global Leader in Insulation Introduces New Fire and Moisture Resistant Products to United States For the first time, American homeowners can find Roxul insulation products on retail shelves. Owens Corning Introduces New EnergyComplete(TM) Insulation and Air Sealing System to Save Energy in U.S. Homes EnergyComplete(TM) system affordable and safe to install Contractors, builders, homeowners are already benefiting Austin's Green Building-Custom Builder Brad Marshall Homes Leads the Charge Austin TX Custom builder Brad Marshall Homes commits to helping the Department of Energy achieve its vision of a net-zero energy efficient home for every American. "We're passionate about making the world a better place for our kids," says Brad Marshall. "We do it by building environmentally friendly custom homes." Austin 360 Roofing Now Offering Spray-On Radiant Heat Barrier to Significantly Reduce Energy Costs for Central Texas Homes and Businesses Austin 360 Roofing, a leading, Texas-based roofing company, has extended its energy efficiency product and service offerings to central Texas customers by supplying a spray-on radiant heat barrier. The company has partnered with STS Coatings to immediately begin delivering HeatBloc Ultra. Company provides HeatBloc Ultra High-Efficiency Attic Heat Barrier. DuPont, U.S. Dept. of Energy Partner on Innovative Thin Film Solar Program $9 Million energy partnership marks the latest collaboration between DuPont, Dept. of Energy. Capital Remodeling Inc Helps Homeowners Qualify for $1500 in Energy Tax Credits Now homeowners can save thousands of dollars off their current utility bills, as well as get back $1500 if they get windows that qualify for the energy tax credits from the Obama stimulus package. Ply Gem Windows Adds Impact Glass to its Roster of Building Product Solutions The addition of impact resistant glass to the Ply Gem Windows MIRA™ Premium Series offers homeowners in coastal areas reliable protection against windblown debris. Caribbean Contractor Receives U.S. Patent for its Non-Invasive Roof Securement System for Existing Industrial and Commercial Buildings in Hurricane Zones Caribbean Sunlife Specialties Corp. (CSSC), a Puerto Rico-based industrial roofing contractor announced today that the U.S. Patent for its "Non-Invasive Metal Roof Deck Securement Enhancement System" has been issued. New Partnership Promises More Energy-Efficient Home Construction A business partnership between Right House and Jennian Homes will lead to new homes being built with integrated energy efficient solutions. Vytec® Yukon Board® Premium Insulated Siding Welcomes New Design, Accessories Yukon Board® Premium Insulated Siding from CertainTeed Corporation’s Vytec® brand of vinyl siding products, welcomes a new updated design preferred by homeowners and building industry professionals alike. Make the Low-Cost, Green Choice: Buy Water Heaters with the ENERGY STAR Logo Water heating is the second-largest energy user in homes, says the U.S. Department of Energy, with households typically spending between $400-$600 per year for hot water. When you replace an older tank-type model, Rheem Water Heating says you can improve your energy efficiency, thanks to recent design enhancements. Install a water heater that's earned ENERGY STAR® certification, and you'll score even better. Tennessee's First LEED Platinum Homes Raise the Bar for Green Building in Chattanooga Using innovative design and construction methods, Chattanooga green building pioneers have designed and built a sustainable development that has received LEED platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Rating System. The Madison Street homes are Chattanooga's first LEED certified homes as well as the first LEED platinum homes in Tennessee. Here's a selection of relevant articles about energy efficiency from AEC companies and organizations, including Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute, Lennox International and West Oxfordshire District Council. Other visitors of this page were also interested in acoustical insulation, air conditioning, certification, energy savings, environmental, green building, heating and cooling, information. Add your web page here? Please send your link and description (at least 20 words) to addpage@cadinfo.net. Placement is free. We reserve the right to refuse or modify your contribution. News •  Tremco Acquires Canam Building Envelope Specialists •  Johns Manville Expands and Re-launches SpecJM.com Online Resource for Building Professionals •  Ultra-Durable, Energy-Efficient Concrete Homes near New York City • Add your web page here? Please send your link and description (at least 20 words) to addpage@cadinfo.net. Placement is free. 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